Britain’s navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
admin The U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz. But it’s not clear…
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South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers. They say…
Iran and US signal some progress in talks as Trump weighs striking again
Iran has signaled movement in negotiations after Pakistan’s army chief left Tehran following talks with its leaders. U.S. Secretary of…
An Ebola treatment tent set ablaze again in eastern Congo with 18 suspected cases escaping
A tent used for Ebola treatment in eastern Congo has been set on fire for the second time this week.…
Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a Russian oil terminal, according to officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region.…
Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province has killed at least 90 people. Official news agency…
Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from…
How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away
South African infectious disease expert Lucille Blumberg was part of a team that identified a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch…
Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
Activists detained after their flotilla tried to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza have reported mistreatment by Israeli soldiers. The…
Ukrainian protesters in Kyiv urge veto of a bill families fear could declare missing soldiers dead
Hundreds of Ukrainians have marched through Kyiv to demand that the government veto a bill they say could prematurely declare…